Quick and Easy Black Bean Burgers
Have dinner on the table in 30 minutes with these homemade black bean burgers! This recipe is quick and easy to make with pantry ingredients.
Servings 6 burgers
Calories 375kcal
Ingredients
Sliders
- 1 15-oz can black beans
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ancho powder, or chili powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 slider buns
- optional toppings: sliced tomato, crispy lettuce, red onion rings, sliced avocado
Chipotle Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1-2 tbsp adobo sauce, from canned chipotles
- 1 chipotle, minced - optional
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the beans. Then pat them dry with paper towels. The beans should be damp, not wet.
- Add the beans, egg, mayo, breadcrumbs, and spices to a food processor. Allow it to run, pulsing as needed, until the mix is well combined and the beans are mostly pureed.
- Scrape the mix into a bowl and let rest on the counter for 15 minutes. This will allow the breadcrumbs to hydrate.
- Separate the mix into 6 portions and shape each into a small patty. Place each patty on a piece of wax paper or parchment near your cook top.
- Heat oil in a large skillet medium high until shimmery. Add burgers and fry until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove to a towel lined plate.
- Serve the burgers on slider buns with the chipotle mayo and any toppings you choose.
Chipotle Mayonnaise
- Mix together the mayo with lime juice and 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce. Taste and add more adobo if needed. For very spicy mayo, add the minced chipotle.
Notes
- Sauce: You can get a similar flavor using chipotle powder in place of the adobo&pepper. Just add to taste. Alternatively, use a purchased chipotle mayo.
- Spice Level: The burgers are very mild. For anyone who doesn't like spice, serve with plain mayo.
- Consistency: The mix should be neither too firm or too soft. It should stick a bit to your fingers without being very messy. If it is messy and hard to work with, add more breadcrumbs. If it is dry and crumbly, add more mayo.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal